More than a million people have requested to vote by mail for the upcoming regional and municipal elections on May 28, according to Correos, the Spanish postal service. Of these requests, 827,962 were made in person at post offices, while 254,068 were made electronically.
This number of requests represents a 5.01% increase compared to the municipal and regional elections in May 2019, which coincided with the European elections.
Correos has already made 685,801 electoral documents available to voters and has admitted 385,531 votes by mail for the upcoming elections. The deadline to deposit the vote at the Post Office has been extended until Thursday, May 25, by the Central Electoral Board.
In Melilla, voters will be required to present identification such as an ID, passport, or driving license. This requirement also applies to voters who are directing their vote to any polling station in Melilla.
Correos has already distributed the 35,531,011 census cards sent by the Statistics National Institute to eligible voters’ homes. These cards contain the voter’s registration information, as well as the corresponding polling station and polling station.
The provincial delegations of the Electoral Census Office send the electoral documentation, including registration certificates, envelopes, and ballots, to voters’ addresses after verifying their registration in the census.
Correos makes at least two delivery attempts by hand before leaving a notice for collection at an office.
The breakdown of on-site and online requests by region is as follows:
Andalusia: 149,354 on-site requests, 73,410 online requests
Aragon: 28,834 on-site requests, 5,368 online requests
Canary Islands: 39,360 on-site requests, 17,603 online requests
Castilla y León: 62,849 on-site requests, 13,742 online requests
Castile-La Mancha: 46,259 on-site requests, 9,619 online requests
Catalonia: 66,176 on-site requests, 14,013 online requests
Extremadura: 26,448 on-site requests, 8,085 online requests
Galicia: 45,428 on-site requests, 11,450 online requests
These numbers highlight the significant number of people who have chosen to vote by mail for the upcoming elections. With the deadline approaching, voters are encouraged to ensure their votes are deposited in time to be counted.More than a million people have requested to vote by mail for the upcoming regional and municipal elections on May 28, according to Correos, the Spanish postal service. Of these requests, 827,962 were made in person at post offices, while 254,068 were submitted electronically.
This represents a 5.01% increase compared to the previous municipal and regional elections in May 2019, which coincided with the European elections.
Correos began sending out electoral documents on May 8, and as of Thursday, May 18, they have already provided 685,801 documents to voters. Additionally, 385,531 votes by mail have been admitted for the upcoming elections.
Voters have until Thursday, May 25, to deposit their votes at the Post Office. The Central Electoral Board (JEC) extended the deadline by one day.
In the offices in Melilla, voters will be required to present identification such as an ID, passport, or driver’s license. This requirement also applies to other post offices in Spain if the vote is directed to any polling station in Melilla, according to an agreement adopted by the JEC this week.
Correos has already distributed the 35,531,011 census cards sent by the Statistics National Institute to eligible voters’ homes. These cards contain information about their registration in the census, as well as the corresponding polling station.
The provincial delegations of the Electoral Census Office verify the registration of applicants in the census and send the electoral documentation, including registration certificates, envelopes, and ballots, to the address indicated by the voter. These shipments have certified and urgent status.
Correos makes at least two delivery attempts by hand before leaving a notice for collection at an office.
The breakdown of on-site and online requests by region is as follows:
Andalusia: 149,354 on-site requests, 73,410 online requests
Almeria: 14,747 on-site requests, 4,683 online requests
Cadiz: 14,404 on-site requests, 7,184 online requests
Córdoba: 11,266 on-site requests, 7,609 online requests
Granada: 15,828 on-site requests, 7,565 online requests
Huelva: 22,784 on-site requests, 9,339 online requests
Jaen: 16,313 on-site requests, 6,702 online requests
Málaga: 18,842 on-site requests, 9,910 online requests
Sevilla: 35,170 on-site requests, 20,418 online requests
Aragon: 28,834 on-site requests, 5,368 online requests
Huesca: 6,404 on-site requests, 1,130 online requests
Teruel: 4,060 on-site requests, 684 online requests
Zaragoza: 18,370 on-site requests, 3,554 online requests
Canary Islands: 39,360 on-site requests, 17,603 online requests
Las Palmas: 21,699 on-site requests, 10,041 online requests
Tenerife: 17,661 on-site requests, 7,562 online requests
Castilla y León: 62,849 on-site requests, 13,742 online requests
Avila: 4,506 on-site requests, 903 online requests
Burgos: 10,072 on-site requests, 1,906 online requests
León: 11,884 on-site requests, 2,521 online requests
Palencia: 4,617 on-site requests, 800 online requests
Salamanca: 8,036 on-site requests, 1,923 online requests
Segovia: 3,315 on-site requests, 874 online requests
Soria: 2,674 on-site requests, 622 online requests
Valladolid: 10,813 on-site requests, 2,976 online requests
Zamora: 6,932 on-site requests, 1,217 online requests
Castile-La Mancha: 46,259 on-site requests, 9,619 online requests
Albacete: 9,236 on-site requests, 2,349 online requests
Ciudad Real: 11,568 on-site requests, 2,403 online requests
Cuenca: 6,556 on-site requests, 1,100 online requests
Guadalajara: 5,912 on-site requests, 1,086 online requests
Toledo: 12,987 on-site requests, 2,681 online requests
Catalonia: 66,176 on-site requests, 14,013 online requests
These numbers indicate a significant interest in voting by mail for the upcoming elections, as more people choose this option for convenience and safety.More than a million people have requested to vote by mail for the upcoming regional and municipal elections on May 28, according to Correos, the Spanish postal service. Of these requests, 827,962 were made in person at post offices, while 254,068 were submitted electronically.
This number of requests represents a 5.01% increase compared to the municipal and regional elections in May 2019, which coincided with the European elections.
Correos has already made 685,801 electoral documents available to voters and has admitted 385,531 votes by mail for the upcoming elections. The deadline to deposit the vote at the Post Office has been extended until Thursday, May 25, by the Central Electoral Board.
In the offices in Melilla, voters will be required to present identification such as an ID, passport, or driving license. This requirement also applies to other post offices in Spain if the vote is directed to any polling station in Melilla.
Correos has already distributed the 35,531,011 census cards sent by the Statistics National Institute to eligible voters’ homes. These cards contain the data of their registration in the census, as well as information about their assigned polling station.
The provincial delegations of the Electoral Census Office send the electoral documentation, including registration certificates, envelopes, and ballots, to the address indicated by the voter. Postmen make at least two delivery attempts before leaving a notice for collection at an office.
Here is a breakdown of the on-site and online requests by region:
Andalusia: 149,354 on-site requests, 73,410 online requests
Almeria: 14,747 on-site requests, 4,683 online requests
Cadiz: 14,404 on-site requests, 7,184 online requests
Córdoba: 11,266 on-site requests, 7,609 online requests
Granada: 15,828 on-site requests, 7,565 online requests
Huelva: 22,784 on-site requests, 9,339 online requests
Jaen: 16,313 on-site requests, 6,702 online requests
Málaga: 18,842 on-site requests, 9,910 online requests
Sevilla: 35,170 on-site requests, 20,418 online requests
Aragon: 28,834 on-site requests, 5,368 online requests
Huesca: 6,404 on-site requests, 1,130 online requests
Teruel: 4,060 on-site requests, 684 online requests
Zaragoza: 18,370 on-site requests, 3,554 online requests
Canary Islands: 39,360 on-site requests, 17,603 online requests
Las Palmas: 21,699 on-site requests, 10,041 online requests
Tenerife: 17,661 on-site requests, 7,562 online requests
Castilla y León: 62,849 on-site requests, 13,742 online requests
Avila: 4,506 on-site requests, 903 online requests
Burgos: 10,072 on-site requests
These numbers indicate a significant interest in voting by mail for the upcoming elections, providing voters with a convenient and safe option to exercise their right to vote.
What is the breakdown of on-site and online requests for polling stations in Melilla?
Any polling station in Melilla.
Correos has already distributed the 35,531,011 census cards sent by the Statistics National Institute to eligible voters’ homes. These cards contain the voter’s registration information, as well as the corresponding polling station and polling station.
The breakdown of on-site and online requests by region is as follows:
– Andalusia: 149,354 on-site requests, 73,410 online requests
– Aragon: 28,834 on-site requests, 5,368 online requests
– Canary Islands: 39,360 on-site requests, 17,603 online requests
– Castilla y León: 62,849 on-site requests, 13,742 online requests
– Castile-La Mancha: 46,259 on-site requests, 9,619 online requests
– Catalonia: 66,176 on-site requests, 14,013 online requests
– Extremadura: 26,448 on-site requests, 8,085 online requests
– Galicia: 45,428 on-site requests, 11,450 online requests
These numbers highlight the significant number of people who have chosen to vote by mail for the upcoming elections. With the deadline approaching, voters are encouraged to ensure their votes are deposited in time to be counted.
It’s encouraging to see a growing number of citizens opting for mail-in voting for regional and municipal elections. It not only reflects the rising awareness of the voting process but also highlights the importance of accessible and convenient methods for participating in democracy.